Willet Rye - Barrel Select #2214 12yrs (750ml)
Price: $499.99
| Producer | Willet Rye |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Style | Rye Whiskey |
| Sku | 34873 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 57.30% |
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Reviews for the Willett Family Estate 12-Year Single Barrel Rye (including specific barrels like #2214) praise it as a highly complex, well-aged, and exceptional whiskey, though specific tasting notes can vary between individual barrels. It is a rare and coveted limited-edition release.
General Profile
Aroma: Expect a rich and complex nose, often featuring notes of dark cherry, chocolate, black pepper, and mild tobacco, sometimes with hints of German chocolate cake.
Palate: The palate is typically robust and full-bodied, with flavors of dark cherry, burnt vanilla, molasses, earthy leather, and a complex array of spices. The high rye content and age contribute to a rich and balanced flavor profile.
Finish: The finish is described as long and lingering, with notes of pepper, spices, and an oak dryness, sometimes with a touch of tobacco or cherry cola.
Balance: Despite its high proof (often bottled at cask strength, varying by barrel, e.g., Barrel #2520 was 119.2 proof), reviewers note the alcohol is often well-integrated, making it surprisingly balanced and smooth for its strength.
Barrel Variation
As a single-barrel product, each release can have a unique character, which contributes to high variance among batches.
Some barrels might lean more heavily into sweet, fruity notes like lemon frosting and raspberry jam.
Others may emphasize more classic, rich notes of caramel, vanilla, and prominent oak.
The aging process significantly softens the typical herbal/grassy rye notes found in younger Willett expressions, allowing more complex, mature flavors to emerge.
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